<p>I think you have a good shot at both of them, though I will agree that Chicago is a SLIGHT reach; but my friend just got in and he has a 2.5 GPA - so go for it. Congrats on your awesome SAT score; you should be my tutor. Good luck. =]</p>
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<p>thanks for posting!
What were your friends ECs/SATs like?</p>
<p>He was an athlete (played lacrosse), African-American, came from a low-income family and from my understanding, had a SAT score of 2100 and his ACT was 30+. He was also apart of our It’s Academic Team.</p>
<p>your junior year GPA looks great. and that’s the most important. i’d say both schools are reaches even for the most impeccable applicant however. it’s worth applying and if chicago is your first choice, applying early would help. your EC’s are really interesting and they can set you apart, i feel like especially Chicago would appreciate that. maybe add more schools with similar feels (maybe boston univeristy/northeastern as safe bets). best of luck 
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<p>Thanks for the input maladroite! And thanks for sharing, spacerays!</p>
<p>You’ve got excellent extracurriculars, but just like everyone else is saying, your GPA is a bit low. I’d try retaking the SAT and aim for a 2250-2300 if possible. Both of them are reaches at this point, with your GPA being the only thing holding you back.</p>
<p>same predicament as me… Low GPA but Good EC’s i think you are reaching VERY high. fund a few back up schools </p>
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<p>Thanks for the input to both of you! </p>
<p>As for those who suggested safeties, I have 2 - but their safeties so I don’t really need ‘chancing’ for them. Thus, not writing them in original post.</p>
<p>Being a URM is a huge plus, it’s always a good thing to bring up your GPA, have you taken any SAT II’s? </p>
<p>U Chicago is a reach for anyone, best of luck to you!</p>
<p>I haven’t taken any SAT II’s? Do you think taken some would increase my chances? Will taken certain subjects increase my chances?</p>
<p>buuump? =/</p>
<p>Your GPA is definitely a bit low for UChicago and especially for Columbia so theres no denying that they’re reaches. That said, you have a great SAT Score and I’m not familiar with how much of a role URM will play, so I don’t think that they’re entirely out of reach.</p>
<p>You have good extracurriculars and good SAT score (though it might be a little low for those schools). Your GPA is definitely low for those schools.</p>
<p>If your upward trend is really true, try to bring your GPA up to a 3.5 UW. Your SAT is pretty firm but try to take the SAT II as that helps. I think Columbia is a reach, as is UChic. I think UChic is a little easier to get into but honestly, I think UChic is a reach and Columbia is a far reach. You should apply and see what happens. Doesn’t hurt other than 80 dollars which isn’t much compared to if you get accepted into one of these fantastic schools and make a salary of $20 trillion dollars when you become a world famous doctor of the justice system while founding the company AppleGoogle. Also, please chance me at
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<p>Given your stats, I think Columbia and UChicago are both reaches. Take a look at a few safeties that you would be happy attending, but don’t hesitate to apply to your reaches. You never know what will happen and there really isn’t much to lose. Thanks for chancing me and good luck!</p>
<p>Thank you all for your insight!
If I do take a Sat II test, I’m only really prepared to shell out the money and time for one. Does anyone recommend which SAT II subjects I should take? The ones I could see myself doing well on are French, Literature and Biology. : )</p>
<p>I would take the SAT IIs in the AP classes you’ve excelled in. For example, I plan on taking Chem and Math 2 since I’m performing well in AP Chem and AP Calc this year.
Just a suggestion though. :)</p>
<p>Whoops sorry I didn’t read the part where it says your school doesn’t offer APs. HAha on that note, take them for the honors classes you’ve excelled at, whether those be calculus, chemistry, biology, physics, english, history, etc.</p>
<p>Thanks for the suggestion! I’ll probably take it for literature or biology then. : ) </p>
<p>anyone else have any opinions/insights?</p>
<p>buuump bump</p>